San Mateo Inn
2424 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110-4053
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#53 of 151 hotels in Albuquerque
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The San Mateo Inn is a motor hotel, hyper focused on making this a "uniquely Albuquerque" hotel that is equally safe, friendly and clean. We are a very easy stop for people passing through town on I-40, or I-25, and we are a great central location to use as home base. We are conveniently located near Uptown and Coronado Center for great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Sandia Peak is minutes away for hiking, biking and general outdoor adventure. We are within five miles of UNM, downtown, the fair grounds and more. Make the San Mateo Inn your budget friendly central hub for all of your Albuquerque excursions. We can't wait to make your stay a pleasant one!
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Kids stay free
Children's television networks
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Outdoor furniture
Secured parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Fence around pool
Complimentary tea
Vending machine
Picnic area
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Clothes dryer
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Radio
iPod docking station
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Mountain view
Pool view
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
48Car recommended
Grade: 48 out of 100
44Restaurantswithin 1 km
2Attractionswithin 1 km
2424 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110-4053
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Check-in was fast and the front desk guy was friendly, but when I went to my room it was hot and smelled musty. The room took a couple of hours to cool down, but the room still smelled bad. I attempted to use the pool, but noticed no towels are kept in the pool area. My room on my previous visit was much better.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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We reserved a room at San Mateo Inn on a travel site and, once we arrived and checked in, realized the surrounding area was much too hectic for us. The owner was onsite at the time and extremely helpful in guiding us towards lodgings in a quieter area of town, even coached us in dealing with the normally less than helpful travel site, enabling us to get a full refund. Although we didn't stay at the Inn, we did peruse the room, which was very clean and well appointed, just too busy an area for us.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Note that this is a very busy area on main thoroughfares in all directions.
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Response from Owner San Mateo Inn, Innkeeper at San Mateo Inn
Responded 1 week ago
Thank you for taking the time to recognize us! We hope you enjoyed your time in Albuquerque, even if it wasn't with us!
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Friendly staff, clean rooms, enjoyed my stay. It felt like it was a home away from home. Had a wonderful and peaceful nights sleep. There was no issues with checking in or out. Would highly recommend staying here.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Owner San Mateo Inn, Innkeeper at San Mateo Inn
Responded 4 weeks ago
We're thrilled that you had a good night's sleep! We look forward to hosting you again soon. Thank you!
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As someone who just needed some where to rest their head, it was a great stay! The front desk ladies who helped me check in were kind & prompt, same with the gentleman who helped me check out @ 530AM. The room was really nice, after reading reviews I was a little nervous. But honestly? You'd really only be bothered if you're picky or particular! There are definitely parts of the renovation that were not done perfectly, but for the price I really can't complain. Beds were super comfy! I recommend booking directly through their website, I got the best price there! Also there is a bit of an issue with Homeless in the area, but they were pretty harmless. Albuquerque is a dangerous area in general, but this hotel made us feel safe and welcome! Overall I would stay here again for business/rest.…
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Circle the hotel to get protected parking near the pool!
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Response from Owner San Mateo Inn, Innkeeper at San Mateo Inn
Responded Apr. 18, 2023
Thank you for being so complimentary! We continue to work on improvements, and we keep encouraging the "powers that be" to address the vagrant issue. We're doing what we can: a fence around the property, regular patrols, cameras everywhere. On property, we're safe. Like most cities I know, Albuquerque has some work to do on cleaning up the streets.
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This locally-owned establishment is quaint and comfortable. Good quality bed, clean rooms. The service is always good when I stay. Parking is not the greatest. The motel is an older building, and the layout and location are okay, but not the best.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Owner San Mateo Inn, Innkeeper at San Mateo Inn
Responded Apr. 18, 2023
We truly appreciate your stay. Come see us again!
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I've stayed at numerous motels and hotels in the Albuquerque area but the San Mateo Inn is a hidden jewel. I've been to Sandia (dirty room) and Nativo (old musty smell), to name a couple off the top of my head, but this time chose the San Mateo Inn on 2/28/2023. It was a wonderful experience. I pulled in around 8PM and found a friendly lady at the check-in counter. She told me exactly how to get around the building to my room with a stop at the ice machine. I asked if she had a container I could use for ice so I didn't have to make an additional trip out of my room; it was after dark. She accommodated me kindly. The room was spotlessly clean and I asked for a quiet room, which is what I got. The bed was comfortable and had a variety of pillow types. I was quite comfortable and slept well. Large spotlessly clean bathroom. I was also advised that the Denny's, which was next door and very close, gave a 10% off discount to San Mateo patrons. Definite recommend. Great price for a great stay!…
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Room Tip: Backside of the inn gets AM sun. They have block out shades but the light still gets in. Bring a...
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Response from Owner San Mateo Inn, Innkeeper at San Mateo Inn
Responded Apr. 18, 2023
We're doing a happy dance that you enjoyed your stay! We have an amazing staff, and we're grateful for that. Please visit again!
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No issues. Staff was great and very helpful. I called them for extra blanket and they brought it promptly. Spacious rooms. Clean. Decent price. Free coffee and tea in the lobby in the mornings. Would recommend and would stay again as needed. Very safe feeling since the whole place is kinda gated in a little bit and they give you parking passes to park there.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Make sure to check in at the office when you get there
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Response from Owner San Mateo Inn, Innkeeper at San Mateo Inn
Responded Apr. 18, 2023
Thank you! We are so thankful for our guests. Please visit again!
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I picked this inn because it wasn't a major chain and I wanted to give the small business my money. Boy, they took it. We got up in the morning to head out. There was no hot water. When I told the front desk they said,.. yeah we know. No offer to even reduce our bill. The door safety lock was detached from the door frame. There was loud car racing noise for most of the night. And the room coffee maker didn't work. I told them about that too and they didn't seem to care.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Room Tip: Pick another place
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Response from Owner San Mateo Inn, Innkeeper at San Mateo Inn
Responded Apr. 18, 2023
Since we've been busy addressing some issues, my reply is a bit slow. I apologize for several things: your experience, our staff's attitude and no hot water. We've addressed the list. Staff replaced, hot water stabilized and improvements made. Come see us again.
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Experience362906 wrote a review Jan. 2023
This is our return visit and stay here at San Mateo Inn, Albuquerque,NM. Same great value. The front desk ( mgr?) Lolita continues to be very friendly and accommodating. Again, with warmth and cheerful greetings to welcome us! Once again, we felt very comfortable and safe. Great- accessibility location, quiet, safe and free parking. Newly renovated, clean comfortable rooms and great shower. We even invited a friend to stay here this time and will be definitely come back:)
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Room Tip: Clean comfortable room, great shower, accessible free parking and location.
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Fair disclosure--we stayed at San Mateo Inn last June and loved it. On this most recent trip, we made a reservation for Dec. 28. Unfortunately, we were caught in a hail and ice storm in Gallup at dusk that day, which made it unsafe for us to continue to Albuquerque. We immediately contacted San Mateo Inn and also the Hotels.com app, where we had booked the reservation. We knew that we were too late to cancel the reservation, but were hoping that someone--anyone--might show some clemency in this situation and perhaps split the difference with us, or maybe give us a credit for a future stay. Nope. OK, I understand. We had a contract and we lost. But it seems to me to be the height of insensitivity for both Hotels.com AND San Mateo Inn to be sending us cheery little e-mails asking how our stay was. It was non-existent, thank you, for which we paid nearly $100.…
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Date of stay: December 2022
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PRICE RANGE
US$82 - US$99 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
la quinta inn albuquerque i-40 east hotel albuquerque, albuquerque la quinta, la quinta albuquerque
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
La Quinta Inn Albuquerque I-40 East / San Mateo
LOCATION
United StatesNew MexicoAlbuquerque
NUMBER OF ROOMS
106
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Mateo Inn
Which popular attractions are close to San Mateo Inn?
Nearby attractions include Calibers Shooters Sports Center (0.9 km), Stone Age Climbing Gym (1.2 km), and Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Latinoamericana Nuevo México (0.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at San Mateo Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at San Mateo Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a refrigerator, and blackout curtains.
What food & drink options are available at San Mateo Inn?
Guests can enjoy complimentary tea and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at San Mateo Inn?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to San Mateo Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Durans Station, Viet Taste, and The Grill.
Are there opportunities to exercise at San Mateo Inn?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at San Mateo Inn?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at San Mateo Inn?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at San Mateo Inn?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to San Mateo Inn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Whittlesey House (5.5 km).